9 Steps to have a positive birth experience in any scenario

About this course

‘9 Steps to a positive birth experience – The birth you are entitled to have’ is an online course with a unique approach to birth preparation, covering the gap between your wishes, your expectations and the reality of the system. It will not only teach you the basics from the stages of labor to hormones during labor, pain relief method, reframing pain and how the brain works. You will also learn how to liaise with your health care provider, how to recognize hospital protocols versus individual medical needs and how to asses risks (ever notices hospitals talk about risks all the time?) and make informed decisions that help you feel safe and in control in any birth scenario.The relationship with your health care provider IS KEY as it is the most important one for you to have a positive birth experience.Parents-to-be choose to sign-up for the online birth preparation course '9 Steps to a positive birth experience - The birth you are entitled to have' to learn how they can advocate for their wishes because they know this makes a difference in feeling heard and supported.They know a number of things can come up leading up to the last weeks of pregnancy and during labor and they want to feel empowered to make decisions, stay in control and feel more secure. And ultimately have a positive birth experience

Course objectives

• To empower expectant parents to advocate for their birthing wishes
• To educate participants about the realities of labor and delivery